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Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Gaida Stevens, World War One Tunnel Entrance, Lone Pine, Gallipoli, 2015, 2015
Lone Pine was an action that featured one of the most famous assaults of the Gallipoli campaign. The attack was planned as a diversion for the Australian and New Zealand units that were to breakout from the Anzac perimeter by capturing the heights of Chunuk Bair and Hill 971. At 5.30 pm on 6 August 1915, the Australian artillery barrage lifted and from concealed trenches in no man’s land the 1st Australian Brigade charged towards the Turkish trenches. The troops paused on reaching the Turkish trenches, finding that many were covered by timber roofs. Some fired, bombed and bayoneted from above, some found their way inside and others ran on past to the open communications and support trenches behind. Others advanced as far as "the Cup" which was where Turkish support units were located and from where the Turks counter-attacked. By nightfall, most of the enemy front line was in Australian hands and outposts had been established in former Turkish communication trenches. The Australian Engineers dug a safe passage across no man’s land so that reinforcements could enter the captured positions without being exposed to Turkish fire. Having captured the Turkish trenches, the Australians now tried to hold what they had taken while the Turks desperately and determinedly tried to throw the Australians out. From nightfall on 6 August until the night of 9 August a fierce battle ensued underground in the complex maze of Turkish tunnels. The Australians succeeded in drawing the whole of the immediate Turkish reserve. Six Australian battalions suffered nearly 2,300 killed and wounded at Lone Pine. Seven Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest number ever awarded to an Australian division for one action.(http://www.awmlondon.gov.au/battles/lone-pine)Entrance to a tunnel at Lone Pine, Gallipoli. gallipoli, world war one, tunnel, mmm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM
A stylised Book open to a tenet "The Tide is Turning" it is surrounded by The Rolls of Honour Of Australian and New Zealand Forces Lost in VietnamPlaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94framed document, memorbilia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Anzac Battalion: a record of the tour of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Battalion, Vol 1 (Copy 2)
australia. army. battalion, 2nd, new zealand. army. battalion, 1st -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Newman, Kevin E. (Major), The Anzac Battalion: A Record Of The Tour of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Battalion, The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South Vietnam, 1968-68 Vol 1
... Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South Vietnam... New Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South ...The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment has had a colourful history since its foundation in Morotai in 1945.The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment has had a colourful history since its foundation in Morotai in 1945.the anzac battalion, 1st battalion the royal newzealand infantry regiment, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS In Vietnam: A Photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 (includes a CD on the inside cover(Copy 3)
... 1961-1975 - Participation New Zealand 6RAR/NZ Royal New Zealand ...Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, 6rar/nz, royal new zealand infantry regiment, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops in Vietnam 1962-1972 (Copy 1)
... - Participation Australian ANZAC The Australian and New Zealand part ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps., vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, anzac -
Galen Catholic College
ANZAC Memorial Stone, 2015
2015 was the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, when Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, during World War One. Galen Catholic College erected the ANZAC Memorial Stone to mark this anniversary. This sequence of photos records the procession from Galen's stadium to the laying of the wreath and the hoisting of the flags at the stone.galen catholic college, galen college, anzac day, anzac service, memorial stone, wreath, ex-servicemen, 2015, 100th anniversary of the gallipoli campaign -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Anzacs
world war, 1914-1918 - campaigns, australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps., world war, 1914-1918 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Howell, Tony Lt. Col. (Rtd), Vietnam Anzacs: Australians and New Zealanders in the Vietnam War. 1961-1971, 2021
... 1961-1975 - Participation - New Zealand ANZAC Nui Dat Phuoc Tuy ...Vietnam ANZACS is a history recognisin the contribution of our ANZAC battalions during the Vietnam War.Vietnam ANZACS is a history recognisin the contribution of our ANZAC battalions during the Vietnam War.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, personal narratives - australian, australian, 1961-1975 - participation - new zealand, anzac, nui dat, phuoc tuy province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS in Vietnam: A photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 (Copy 2)
... Zealand Royal New Zealand Infactry Regiment Three ...Three of the Australian Infantry batallions that served in Vietnam were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.Three of the Australian Infantry batallions that served in Vietnam were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, royal new zealand infactry regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand Troops in Vietnam 1962-72 (Copy 3)
... involved. Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand Troops ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps, new zealand. army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS in Vietnam: A Photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 - Includes DVD Video and song "The Green Soldier" (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Participation New Zealand Royal New Zealand ...Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, royal new zealand infantry regiment, anzac, 6rar/nz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops in Vietnam 1962-72 (Copy 2)
... involved. Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps, new zealand. army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A is for Anzacs
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, ANZAC Nui Dat Nov 1971
... Zealander both Regimental Policemen ANZAC Nui Dat Nov 1971 ...Two doldiers holding up banner 4RAR/NZ. One Australian and one New Zealander both Regimental Policemen4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. Photo taken by William J Cunneenphotograph, 4 rar nz -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program - religious service, Westminster Abbey Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Commemoration Service April 25th, 1916 (Being the First Anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli), 1916
Commemoration in London of the first anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. On 25 April 1916, around 2,000 Australian and New Zealand soldiers marched through the streets of London to the Abbey. The service was held in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary.Two pages of paper, buff coloured with age, printed both sides, folded and stapled to make an 8 page document. The order of service is set out on pages 3-8.wwi, world war i, anzac, anzac day, gallipoli, aif -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, City of St Kilda ANZAC Anniversary, 1916
First anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Event organised by the City of St Kilda; presided over by the Mayor.Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, folded, printed in dark bluewwi, world war i, anzac day, 1916 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
ANZAC Commemorative Medallion (instituted in 1967) P. T. Bernard, 1967
Manufactured in 1967 to commemorate the WW1 ANZAC Gallipoli Peninsular Campaign in 1915. Issued to recipient P. T. Bernard. For commemoration of service throughout the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. Issued to P. T. Bernard.Cast in Bronze. 75mm high and 50mm wide. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. Reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by the New Zealand Fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved and the medallion is issued in a presentation box. Engraved for P. T. Bernard. Engraved for recipient P.T. Bernard. ww1 anzac gallipoli campaign 1915, anzac commemorative medal, ww1 1914-1918, gallipoli and anzac, p. t. bernard soldier. -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Mixed Media (textiles): Rosalie COGAN (b.1948 Vaght, Netherlands), Rosalie Cogan, War and Peace, 1987
Cogan is a textile artist and her work is political in nature. 'War and Peace' is about the Vietnam War and a statement about patriotism in war, of lessons not learnt, of remembrance and never forgetting. This work is an expression of her feelings towards this time and of her husband's experience who fought in this war. The Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' is from the former country of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of United States, Australian, and New Zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam military operations. The medal is issued with a device known as the 1960 Bar. The bar displays the date of 1960 followed by a dash and a blank space. The unusual appearance was caused by the government of the Republic of Vietnam stating that the 1960 bar would show the dates of the Vietnam War from start to finish, with the ending date placed on the 1960 bar after the South Vietnamese had triumphed over North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam). Since South Vietnam fell, and the government ceased to exist, an ending date for the 1960 Bar was never established. The Vietnam Campaign Medal is considered a foreign award by the U.S., Australian, and New Zealand governments. The joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War is the 'Vietnam Medal'. The obverse of this medal shows the crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II, with titles, while the reverse has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam. The RSL poppy (the Flanders poppy) has long been a part of Remembrance Day, the ritual that marks the Armistice of 11 November 1918, and is also increasingly being used as part of Anzac Day observances. During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. In soldiers' folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of their comrades soaking the ground. The poppy soon became widely accepted throughout the allied nations as the flower of remembrance to be worn on Armistice Day. Today the RSL continues to sell poppies for Remembrance Day to raise funds for its welfare work. "War and Peace' is significant as it explores and highlights a period in history (the Vietnam War), which was contentious both socially and politically. Cogan and her family lived locally, in the Shire of Eltham during this time, and her work is a reflection of the experiences and sentiments of a section of the Nillumbik community. Textile piece. 'War": Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto white calico. Tanin dye, poly thread, side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Black machine stiching on shirt and shirt pocket with two vietnam medals. A replica of the 'Vietnam Medal' in muslin is shown reverse and has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam, which is of a male figure standing between two spherical shapes. The ribbon has a vertical central section of bright yellow which has centrally superimposed on it three thin stripes of red, (representing the South Vietnamese flag) flanked by two stripes of red (representing the Army). On the left is a dark blue stripe representing the Navy and on the right, a light blue stripe representing the Air Force. A replica in muslin of the second medal is the Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' of the former country of South Vietnam. The ribbon has green and white strips with a device bearing the inscription ‘1960 – ‘. The medal is traditionally a gold and white enamelled star with a green, red and gold centre motif. Right hand is touching the medals/heart, while left arm is left resting to the left side over a crutch which ends in a rolled up bandage. 'Peace': Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto calico. Black dye, poly thread and RSL poppy. Side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Yellow machine stiching on black shirt and shirt pocket with RSL red poppy on shirt pocket. Right hand is reaching to touch the poppy, while left arm is slightly bent resting on its' left side. Nonetextile, muslin, embroidery, vietnam war, medals, vietnam medal, vietnam campaign medal, rsl poppy, war, peace, armistice, remembrance day, anzac -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Frame of "The Storey Begins", The Australian New Zealand Army Corps .....Lest We Forget
Gold painted wooden framed photograph of 'The Legend of Anzac" with 15 stories are displayed on a cut out on red background. -The Legend Begins -The Land and the Landing -The Chance of a Lifetime-Every Man A Volunteer -The Dardanelles -The Enemy Face- Johnny Turk -Making Do - Home Was Never Like This -An Informal Armistice -A new Landing - The Breakout -Dardanelles Committee -The Home Front -The New Enemy - Winter -Evacuation - The Great Deception -A.N.Z.A.C. Names and Places -Battle Honours, Flags, Drums and Medals -A.N.Z.A,C. … Lest WE Forget. Stating on the top left 2 Australian Medals Gallipoli Star Medal - Victory Medal (next) Rising Sun Badge NZ Expeditionary badge Victory Medal NZ Star Medal Australian Gallipoli Star Medal - The four medal star is bright bronze ensigned with a crown the obverse has cross gladius overlaid with oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of Ki ng George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the blades was authorised in 1918 and awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5th Aug 1914 & 31st Dec 1915. Australian and New Zealand Victory medal is a United Kingdom and British First World War Campaign Medal. The award of a common allied campaign recommended in March 1919. The New Zealand Star Medal, designed R.K. Peacock, eight pointed star (representing NZ and the seven Territories of Australia) surrounding a silver disc with the words " Gallipoli 1914-15. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion with original cardboard box, Unknown
WWI historic history.Bronze medallion presented to 2061 William Henry Elliott. Medallion is in commemoration of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of Australia. Medallion is round with a crown at the top.Cardboard box has typed address to Mrs L. Elliott, 59 Cleeland St, Dandenong from Central Army Records Office.W.H. Elliott. 1915 ANZAC. Simpson and his Donkey embossed at the back. Map of Australia and New Zealand with the stars of the Southern Cross embossed on the front. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Flag - The Australian Red Ensign Flag and New Zealand Flag, unknown
... Dandenong melbourne Likely from WWI flag ensign anzac new zealand ...Likely from WWIPair of miniature flags on small black flag poles with wooden caps. The Australian Red Ensign, or the Australian Civil Ensign, is simply a red version of the Australian National flag. It is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens. At sea, it is the only flag allowable for merchant ships registered in Australia under the Navigation and Shipping Act 1912 and The Shipping Registration Act 1981. Pleasure craft, however, may fly either the Red Ensign or the National Flag. The history of the Red Ensign is intertwined with the history of the Australian National flag. From 1901 to 1954 the Red Ensign was used as the National Flag by State and Local Governments, private organisations and individuals. The Blue Ensign was for Government use only, reflecting British practice with its ensigns. The design of the Australian Red Ensign was always kept in step with the Blue Ensign (i.e. with respect to the number of points on the stars, etc.) but there was often public confusion about which was the `correct′ flag to fly. Many thought the choice was merely one of fashion or preference. In 1941, Australia′s Prime Minister Robert Menzies stated that there should be no restrictions on private citizens using the Blue Ensign on land and, in 1947, Prime Minister Ben Chifley reaffirmed this position but it wasn’t until the passage of the Flags Act 1953 that the restriction on civilians flying the Blue Ensign was lifted after which, use of the Red Ensign on land became a rarity. Since 2008, 3 September has been officially commemorated as both Australian National Flag/Merchant Navy Day which allows the Australian Red Ensign to be flown on land for the occasion as a matter of protocol. The blue flag is the New Zealand National Flag.flag, ensign, anzac, new zealand, navy, naval -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - ANZAC 1915 Medalion, Unknown
WWI Historical significanceANZAC medallion with crown on top and Simpson and his donkey engraved on the medalion1915, ANZAC on one side with a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross engraved on the other. The name E. Bourke is engraved on the bottom. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Bronze medal, Commemorative Medal, UNKNOWN
SIMPSON AND DONKEY on face of medal. Map of AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND together with Southern Cross on reverse.Heavy bronze medal dated 1915 ANZAC newspaper clipping reason or MedalAWARED TO R.V.FARKENS -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Book, Cassell and Company, Ltd, The ANZAC Book, 1916
... of Patriotic Funds connected with the Australian and New Zealand Army ...This book was written and illustrated in Gallipolli by the Men of Anzac for teh benefit of Patriotic Funds connected with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp.Leather covered book that was part of the reading room collection of the Old Colonists' Club, Ballarat.anzac, army, old colonists' club reading room, old colonists' club, w.r. birdwood, a.r. perry, a.l. pemberton, james sprent, hecor dinning, am park, n. ash, v.n. hopkins, e. cadogan, a. carruthers, f.c. dunstan, e.m. smith, george h. smith, kinismonth, w.r. wishart, w. otho hewett, david barker, c. leyshon-white, ted colles, r.t. goulding, f.j. leigh, charles bean, galipolli -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Framed Honour Roll, Honour Roll of Australian and New Zealand Forces in Vietnam
Framed print detailing the names on the Honour Roll from both NZ and Australian Forces during the Vietnam War On back in pencil is marking 'R/11251, 396L RICHMOND, SLACK AC'vietnam war, honour roll, anzac forces -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Gallipoli medal
The Gallipoli Star and its ribbon were designed in 1917 by R K Peacock, but official approval from King George V for the proposed campaign medal was withdrawn after the ribbon, but not the medal, had been manufactured, because it was to have been presented only to Australians and New Zealanders, but not British or other Empire soldiers involved in the campaign. Some Anzac veterans are known to have been issued with lengths of ribbon during the war in anticipation of the medal's production. In 1990, Mr Ross Smith, a former Australian Army Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran, arranged, at his own expense, for dies from the original design to be manufactured, and for A J Parkes & Co Pty Ltd, of Brisbane, to strike 1000 examples of the medal. 200 of these stars were presented to surviving Australian and New Zealand Gallipoli veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign. The remainder were sold to the public. A further 1000 were later struck for sale to collectors. The design features an eight pointed star, representing the states and territories of Australia (seven points) and New Zealand. The colours of the ribbon are blue, representing the ocean, gold, representing Australian Wattle, silver grey, representing New Zealand fern, and red for the colour of Australian gum blossom and the New Zealand Rata flower.Gallipoli Star is a star shaped medal with raised crown at centre suspended on a coloured ribbon.medal, gallipoli, world war one, wwi -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, ANZAC Commemorative Medallion, 1967
The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was issued in 1967. It was awarded to surviving members ( or next of kin) of the Australian Forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsular from April 1915 - Jan 1916.Round medallion with crown on top. Impressions both sides. Is contained in a black case lined with purple fabric.Front: 1915 ANZAC Two soldiers on a donkey.. Back: Relief map of Australia and New Zealand. and five stars of the Southern Cross. F.J. Roberts.anzac, gallipoli, commemorative medallion -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Gallipoli pebbles
... . At this secondary objective two Divisions of the Australian and New Zealand ...The stones are a momento from Anzac Cove, the site of the Australian Infantry Force's landing in 1915.Landing at ANZAC Cove , 25 April 1915 Description As part of the attempt to seize the Gallipoli Peninsula in order to suppress the Turkish defences guarding the Dardanelles, military landings were made at Cape Helles at the southern tip of the peninsula (the main landing) and on the west coast near Ari Burnu. At this secondary objective two Divisions of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed in the darkness and faced rugged and difficult country. Units mixed up on their arrival rushed inland and became separated from the main force, which came under growing fire from the Turkish defenders. While Turkish reinforcements arrived, the ANZAC position became increasingly precarious as the assaulting force failed to secure their initial objectives. Falling back on improvised and shallow entrenchments the ANZACs held on for a crucial first night. By that first evening 16,000 men had been landed; of those over 2,000 Australians had been killed or wounded. www.awm.gov.au ANZAC Cove landingTwo smooth stones. Both would fit into the palm of a medium sized hand. One is dark, almost black, the other lighter, with a pinkish tinge.Catalogued as 108A and 108 Banzac cove, gallipoli